Each bookstore will act as a concierge, recommending "the book you should read now" to FASHION HEADLINE readers. Every Tuesday, Shimada Foreign Books, a visual foreign book store based in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo (5-5-25 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, T-PLACE, 1F A103), will introduce recommended books.

■ "BESTIARY"

A collection of works featuring animals, which have always been a rich source of inspiration for design and art. This book introduces a variety of art and product designs from around the world by artists inspired by animals.

The book features a wide variety of works featuring animals, from unusual animal portraits to three-dimensional art such as balloons and sculptures in public spaces, illustrations, posters, furniture, wallpaper, kitchenware, and street art.

Giant rabbit and duck installations set up around town, desks and lamps shaped like horses and birds, wine bottle holders shaped like elephants and deer, egg-shaped chairs, animal-print wallpaper and textiles, cups with animals peeking out from the bottom, and more. It's full of humorous, visually appealing, and creative art.

Published in 2013 by INDEX BOOK, a publisher of graphic design and art books. It's a visually appealing collection of works, so it's a must-read for any animal lover, regardless of age or language.

[Book Information]
"BESTIARY"
Publisher: Sylvie Estrada
Publisher: INDEX BOOK
Language: English
Softcover / 200 pages / 235 x 190 mm
Published: 2013
Price: 4,530 yen